d/Deaf Support Worker

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.We are looking for confident d/Deaf Support Workers with a passion for delivering outstanding care.You'll be working a full time contract (37.5 hours per week) with 12 hour shifts across both days, nights & Weekends at Cygnet Hospital Bury Dunes.Your role will be working with male/female service users on one of our high priority Adult wards working with learning disability, autism and various mental health issues.This role requires native British Sign Language usage or a minimum Signature Level 2 as it is a deaf service.Successful applicants would be required to attend a 3 week full time induction at the start of employment (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm).Cygnet Bury Dunes provides a wide range of inpatient mental health services for men and women including specialist deaf services and emergency admission services.Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.Your Day-to-Day Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residentsProvide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals' specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needs and report as requiredSafeguardMaintain a safe and clean environment for allYou are Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's livesAn excellent communicator and a good team playerSensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentHelping to empower & support service user independence.Why Cygnet? We'll offer you An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship schemeFlexible working with opportunity for overtimeRegular coaching & appraisalExpert supervision & peer supportEmployee discount savings & Cycle to Work schemeSalary: £13.15 per hourPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.Please note we are able to provide a BSL translation if required.What next?If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply